After much debate and pontification, Sarka-jo is launching her own business under the new name of Moorland Immersion. This will run under the umbrella of Beldy Chapel Experience but be more easily defined as a Walking and Swim Walk guiding offer predominantly operating on and around Alston Moor. Sarka-jo is now a fully insured and qualified Hill and Moorland leader (after a gruelling 3 day assessment in 40 metre visibility and 50 mph winds), Open Water lifeguard and Outdoor first aider.

Products and Services

Guided walks: Half day, Full Day or multi-day guided walks to local beauty spots, sites of interest and multi-day walks along the Pennine Way and Isaacs Tea Trail, walks tailored to individuals and groups abilities and interests.

Swim walks: Half day or full day walks on offer , including the following, dipping is optional:

Waterfall walk –  Ashgill from Garrigill return – 3 hours (6 hours from Alston return or longer secret waterfall from Garrigill)

South Tyne Swim Trails – 3 hours + (3  – 8 mile walks with optional 1,2 or 3 dips in the South Tyne)

Secret Swim walk – Full Day to secret moorland waterfalls and pools. – Strenous – good level of fitness required.

Stroll & Share/Converse & Immerse – A 1:1 opportunity to discuss ideas, decisions or mindset, whilst walking and talking in a non-judgemental and confidential setting. This would be followed by an optional dip to cleanse the mind and body. (Could also be offered to couples or two people with a need for mediation or families with teenage children)

Prices from £40 pp half day, £60 pp full day

I will not be licensed to take children under 14, all children over 14 must be accompanied by an adult Dogs are by prior arrangement (depending on the walk). Group size will be of no more than 5 (unless by prior arrangement for friendship or family groups).